387 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

The three-story, nine-unit building at 387 Shepherd Avenue in East New York, currently owned by Barry Weiss, was constructed in 2004 and has undergone several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between March and June 2024, there were multiple documented water-related problems, including both slow and heavy leaks, some of which resulted in violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

June 2024 also saw the issuance of violations related to ceiling and wall paint/plaster issues. The building currently has an open Class C violation regarding a defective self-closing door at the bulkhead in the public hall on the third story, which is a significant safety concern. During 2024, violations were issued specifically for apartments 3C and 3B, including issues with carbon monoxide detectors, ceiling leaks, and problems with bathroom ceramic tiles.

Historical records show three separate attempts by the Department of Buildings to investigate concerns about illegal conversion, building stability, and Certificate of Occupancy issues (in 2021, 2023, and again in 2024), though inspectors were unable to gain access on all three occasions. The building's maintenance history indicates a pattern of water-related issues and problems with building systems, particularly in the upper floors. On a positive note, the building has maintained a record of being bedbug-free over the past five reporting periods, with no infestations reported since 2019, and passed rodent inspections in 2009, 2012, and 2016.